Unlocking the tailgate with the remote control key

It is possible to unlock just the tailgate by pressing a button on the remote control key.
16w17 - SPA - Unlock/open tailgate with remote key button
Press the remote control key's P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button.

The tailgate is unlocked but remains closed.

The side doors are still locked and the alarm is armed*. The lock and alarm indicator on the instrument panel extinguishes in order to show that the entire car is not locked.

Lightly grasp the rubberised pressure plate beneath the tailgate handle to open the tailgate. If the tailgate is not opened within 2 minutes then it is relocked and the alarm is re-armed.

With the power operated tailgate option* -

Long press (approx. 1.5 seconds) on the remote control key's P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button

The tailgate is unlocked and opened, while the side doors remain locked and their alarm functions armed.
  1. * Option/accessory.